How many days do you need in Cairo, Aswan, Luxor & Edfu?
- Most travelers spend 7-9 days in Cairo, Aswan, Luxor, and Edfu combined
- Visiting Cairo, Aswan, Luxor, and Edfu in 5 or 6 days is possible, but it will feel rushed
- With 10 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extension is Hurghada
How Many Days to Spend in Egypt
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Recommended Itineraries for Cairo, Aswan, Luxor & Edfu
Recommended Itinerary for 1 Week
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Cairo, Self-Guided Exploration | Cairo |
| Day 2 | Visit the Pyramids, Sphinx & Egyptian Museum | Cairo |
| Day 3 | Day Trip to Alexandria | Cairo |
| Day 4 | Transfer to Aswan, Board Cruise | Aswan |
| Day 5 | Explore Komombo & Edfu | Edfu |
| Day 6 | Explore Esna & Luxor | Luxor |
| Day 7 | Transfer to Cairo, Depart |
Check off some of Egypt's most iconic sights on this diverse week-long itinerary. Cairo serves as your base for three nights while you explore the nation's capital, tour the Pyramids of Giza, and discover Alexandria's storied past. After a quick flight to Aswan, it's all aboard for a scenic three-day cruise up the Nile River, disembarking for day trips to the spectacular temples of Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Karnak. Your adventure ends in Luxor, where you'll stroll through ancient history in the Valley of the Kings. Read more
Recommended Itinerary for 8 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Cairo, Explore | Cairo |
| Day 2 | Visit the Pyramids, Sphinx & Egyptian Museum | Cairo |
| Day 3 | Fly to Luxor, East Bank Tour, Board Cruise | Luxor |
| Day 4 | Cruise to Esna Lock & Edfu | Edfu |
| Day 5 | Cruise to Komombo & Edfu | Edfu |
| Day 6 | Cruise to Aswan, Explore | Aswan |
| Day 7 | Fly to Cairo, Free Time | Cairo |
| Day 8 | Depart Cairo |
Follow the ancient Nile down through Egypt to sail to some of the ancient world's most dramatic structures. Spots such as Karnak, Luxor, and Abu Simbel evoke the complex structures of ancient Egyptian life and architecture, while a city tour of Cairo and a trip to the Aswan Dam will help bring you into Egypt's present. Read more
Extended Itineraries
10-Day Itinerary Including Hurghada
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Cairo, Explore | Cairo |
| Day 2 | Guided Tour of the Pyramids, Sphinx & Sakkara | Cairo |
| Day 3 | Transfer to Luxor, East Bank Tour, Board Cruise | Luxor |
| Day 4 | Visit West Bank & Hurghada | Hurghada |
| Day 5 | Visit Esna Lock & Edfu | Edfu |
| Day 6 | Visit Komombo, Return to Edfu | Edfu |
| Day 7 | Transfer to Abu Simble by Private Vehicle | Aswan |
| Day 8 | Fly to Cairo, Free Time | Cairo |
| Day 9 | Guided Tour of Cairo | Cairo |
| Day 10 | Day Trip to Alexandria | Cairo |
| Day 11 | Depart Cairo | Cairo |
See Egypt by land, sea, and air on this memorable 10-day adventure. Start in Cairo and the legendary pyramids of Giza, then fly to Luxor and take a ride down the Nile River, stopping to tour ancient temples along the way. Circle back to the capital and immerse yourself in Cairo's Islamic heritage as you visit mosques and museums and browse for souvenirs at the 14th-century market, Khan el-Khalili. Read more
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